London, UK
Architect
at Gibson Thornley
Gibson Thornley is seeking an architect to join its team in London.
Gibson Thornley is looking for an experienced and fully-qualified architect to work on projects across a variety of sectors. Our current projects include the refurbishment of listed buildings, cultural buildings, office retrofits, new build life sciences, residential buildings and schools.
The intended start date is September/October 2025.
Studio and culture
We are an award-winning practice working from our studio in Shoreditch. Our approach is shaped by our ambition to make good buildings that meet their purpose happily. We want our buildings to be connected by their sense of welcome: they are clear to read, rich in content and unfold to their users with enjoyment. We actively engage with communities – whether residents, visitors, employees or co-consultants – to espouse and enhance our projects and we believe this delivers a sense of ownership, creating buildings that contribute to the common good.
Role and responsibilities
Architects will be responsible for the design of buildings, other structures and interiors, and the delivery of projects across all RIBA workstages. They work with clients to understand their needs and desires for a project and create detailed plans and drawings to guide the construction process.
You will be able to take on responsibility for specific packages of work within a project team, as well as lead as project architect – developing projects autonomously or as lead of a team, and reporting to an associate or director. In both roles, you will be responsible for ensuring that the studio’s ethos and procedures are embedded into your projects.
You will be responsible for managing Architectural Assistants if you are in a team, and you should be able to act as the lead for a consultant team.
Skills and qualification
We require that you have completed your RIBA Part 3 qualification in the UK, or overseas equivalent, and preferably be qualified in this capacity for three plus years’ with a demonstrable portfolio of UK/London experience. Should you be registered as an architect overseas, we will require you to have completed the Part 3 lecture series. We require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Required skills are listed below:
- proficient in Revit, and experience in Enscape preferable
- adept in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- well versed across the Microsoft Office Suite
- proficient NBS specification writer
- clear and effective design, presentational and report writing skills
- articulate and excellent written and spoken English
- rigorous approach to design
- strong technical and detailing ability
- self-sufficient and able to take initiative, with a proactive attitude and innovative mindset
- ability to work well in a team, or independently
- commercial awareness and understanding of effective project management
- diplomatic and able to resolve disputes in a professional manner
- strong understanding of the planning process, Building Regulations and British Standards
- ARB registered, or equivalent as defined above
Experience:
- well-rounded experience across all RIBA Workstages
- package experience from RIBA Stages 03-05
- preferably at least three years practice experience post-Part 3
- experienced in managing project teams and working collaboratively with clients, consultants, and contractors
- accomplished in presentation to clients and client bodies
- well developed and evidenced experience of UK construction within a UK/London architectural practice required
How to apply
Please submit your application in PDF format via the ‘apply for job’ button below or email [email protected]. Applications should comprise a CV and work sample (max. eight pages) that documents clearly how you meet the requirements of the role. Please submit no files larger than 10MB. Please include details of notice periods/availability in your application.
No agencies please.
We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the profession. Equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential to our team and we believe our studio should be truly representative of all sectors of society.